Original Rare U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 219 Brown Bess Musket Parts The warhead appears to have

The warhead appears to have been recovered from the field and was sandblasted

The patinated insignia just give it a great look

This frog is the style with four aluminum rivet construction and is equipped with a retainer loop and aluminum boss

200 civilian irregulars drawn from local fishing villages

Original Rare U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 219 Brown Bess Musket Parts The warhead appears to haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are very hard to find and were known as the "WALKING BEAM" Revolvers, due to the way the cylinder was rotated. This system was patented in 1854 by FORDYCE BEALS, and put into production by Eli Whitney. The left side of the frame is marked (somewhat faded): F. BEALS PATENT SEPT. 1854 The top strap of the revolver frame is marked: ADDRESS E. WHITNEY WHITNEYVILLE, CT. This is a Seven shot . 31 caliber percussion